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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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